eDCSD Online High School Update

• Tuesday, March 3: High School Blended Learning 9 - 12:30
• Tuesday, March 10: High School Blended Learning 9 - 12:30
• Tuesday, March 10: All Regular Work Due
• Thursday, March 12: Final Exams Due
• Friday, March 13: No School, Teacher Work Day
• March 16 - 20: Spring Break

Get ready to showcase your creativity at our upcoming School-Wide Art Show!

We are inviting ALL students in grades K–12 to participate in this exciting celebration of artistic talent. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just discovering your creative spark, we want to see YOUR work!
Don’t miss this opportunity to let your creativity shine. We can’t wait to see what you create!

All forms of art are welcome, including: Drawing, Painting, Sculpture, Graphic Design,Photography

Please see the flyer for rules and submission guidelines.

Have questions? Email Mrs. Throgmorton at ythrogmorton@dcsdk12.org

We noticed that occasionally district emails end up in a recipient's Spam or Junk folder. As the district works through this unusual occurrence, here are a couple of strategies we can all use. If you are expecting an email from a staff member and haven't heard in a timely manner, please check these folders, or circle back to them with a new email. Typically, you will hear back from us on the same day you send your email, but certainly within 24 hours.

• Mark as "Not Spam": Open the email in Spam, click the "Not Spam" button at the top to teach Gmail.
• Add to Contacts: Add the sender's email address to your Google Contacts.
• Create a Filter: Go to Settings > Filters & Blocked Addresses > Create a new filter, enter the sender's email, and select "Never send it to Spam".

If you are enrolled Full Time with eDCSD and plan to remain enrolled for the 2026 - 2027 school year, you will automatically be rolled up to the next grade level. There is no need to reapply.

Current Part Time students must reapply each year. Please contact your primary school for 26/27 part time enrollment. Part Time enrollment opens February 24, 2026.

If your student is currently Full Time with eDCSD and you plan for student to attend a different school next year, please fill out this Intent to Withdraw Form so that we can sen the appropriate paperwork.

"Hello Yetis!!

Have you found a wandering Lucky Duck? Some of my lucky ducks wandered out of our office to be adopted by an eDCSD student or staff. If you found a duck please let me know.

Email Ms. Ahrens (alahrens@dcsdk12.org) and tell me what the number is on the bottom, where you found it and if you have named it. These Lucky Ducks are yours to keep or give to someone else who might need some luck or love. I have some other Lucky Ducks who are feeling restless and they may also be wandering and looking for adoption, if you see one take it. Enjoy your Lucky Duck!!"

At eDCSD, our goal is to help students develop healthy work habits and time management skills.

Work each week will be assigned on Wednesday morning and will be due the following Tuesday night at 11:59 PM.

Students will be able to submit the work for an additional two weeks after the Tuesday night deadline. After an assignment has been open for 3 weeks, the assignment will close and will no longer be available for submission.

We hope that this policy helps to encourage students to work synchronously with the class while still allowing for the flexibility that eDCSD families desire.

You may view the policy here.

Blended Learning Days:

• Delay: Blended learning will be canceled, but teachers will be available for virtual help sessions.

• Closure: School will be closed, and staff will not be available.

Virtual Class Days:

• Delay: Classes will proceed as scheduled. No additional delay will be observed.

• Closure: School will be closed, and staff will not be available.

Independent Work Days:

• Delay: Staff will be available as usual.

• Closure: School will be closed, and staff will not be available.

Assignments and Workload:

• One closure day in a week: No changes will be made to assignments.

• More than one closure day in a week: Teachers will post adjustments to assignments.

• Access to Courses: Students may continue to access their courses and work on assignments on any day, even during a closure or delay.

If you need an interpreter for a parent meetings, use this form to request.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/14uWbn7gi4-dIcLJHTLqIB0Ihp5Iz6JJ6jUkK1u0h6og/edit#responses

As an online school, students will be using a variety of instructional websites and/or apps throughout the 2025-26 school year. Please read the attached letter citing all the applications used by our school for instructional purposes. If you wish to opt a student out of a particular resource, please fllow the directions on the eDCSD 25-26 Parent Letter For App or Website Use.

This is an INCREDIBLE camp that CSU does each year for high school students to help introduce them to the amazing opportunities in construction. The cost is only $25, and the students stay on campus in the dorms for 4+ amazing days. They get to do hands-on projects, see amazing technologies like BIM and drones, learn about scheduling, estimating, plan reading, self-awareness, confidence, and personal branding. This program is geared toward young women ages 15-19; however, both genders are welcome.

Each week, students should attend their virtual classes. These are live classes held on Google Meets with teachers and the students in their assigned courses.

High School Virtual Class Schedule

Blended Learning is held at 373 Inverness Parkway Suite 207, Englewood, CO 80112.

While at Blended, students will participate in projects and activities to support relationships between the teachers and students as well as peer connections. In addition, all staff including administrators, counselors, tech support, school psychologist, learning coach, learning specialist, and office staff are available to support students with any questions or needs.

High School: Tuesdays 9 AM - 12:30 PM - Recommended Attendance

New Students!

If you are a high school student that would like some support with making connections, learning how things run at blended or even the in's and out's with classes, we have a student leadership team that would love to help!

Please reach out to either Mrs. Bliek jjbliek@dcsdk12.org

or Mrs. Hansel jmhansel@dcsdk12.org

Mrs. Santiago is the head of our front office. She is the voice when you call and the face when you visit our office. She can guide you in the right direction with any questions you may have! Mrs. Santiago also celebrated her 65th Birthday this week!

Mrs. Roberts is the French teacher at eDCSD for levels Middle School 1A , 1B, High School 1 - 4, and AP. She has been with eDCSD for over 12 years. Mrs. Roberts will be available starting quarter 2 for in-person help on Tuesdays during Blended Learning by request (please email me) alroberts@dcsdk12.org or you can set up a Calendly appointment calendar link: https://calendly.com/vccalendar/15min?month=2025-09.

My name is Laurie Penzenstadler, and I am thrilled to introduce myself as your new Learning Coach for eDCSD. As we prepare to begin the 25-26 academic year, I wanted to reach out and welcome you to what I know will be an exciting and successful journey.

I am looking forward to getting to know each of you and learning about your academic goals and interests. Please feel free to reach out to me via email at ljpenzenstadler@dcsdk12.org or stop by in person if you have any questions or just want to say hello.

Graduation will be here before we know it! Seniors should plan to order their cap and gown soon using the following link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/catalogBrowse/2082418/eDCSD-Online/Graduation/3082524766/CATALOG_REPOSITORY/

For additional details about graduation day, including ceremony information and important reminders, please visit the graduation website: https://edcsd.dcsdk12.org/counselors-corner/graduation

Then be on the lookout for emails that you will start receiving in February. If you are not seeing emails from eDCSD about graduation, then please contact the front office.

Complete some of your community service hours at Clover's Closet, a prom pop up shop in Castle Rock. Use this link to sign up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48A4A92FA2FACE9-62451327-7thannual

Our partners at the Douglas County Health Department have a volunteer opportunity for DCSD high school students if you would kindly share this opportunity with students.

Students will assemble the flip books for the Healthy Families Partnership bags. If there is additional time, they will also assemble the Healthy Families Partnership bags. They would also love to give the students a tour of the Health Department if time allows.

Students MUST sign up via SignUpGenius here. This is on a Teacher Orientation Day when no students are in the building. Additionally, students must be able to get to the Health Department and work independently. Upon completion, they will receive approval of their hours.

Students will need to go through security upon entry and let security know they are volunteering with the Health Department. They will be directed to head to the WIC office on the 3rd floor.

A local Food Bank is asking for students to collect toiletry items to distribute to families in need.

The toiletry items are the typical travel sized soap and shampoo items that we would see in hotel rooms.

For every 10 items that a student collects, they can earn 1 hour of community service. Mr. Kellar will deliver the items to the Food Bank; students need to deliver the items to the eDCSD office.

If you are still in need of community service hours, this document offers many suggestions for approved community service opportunities.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lor-sLin_fErtPzjc2bvUIAz60iBRT4Cuspm0qY-O9I/edit?tab=t.0

View this document for information about how to earn the 20 community service hours required for graduation in Douglas County School District.

Front Office: 303-387-9600

Attendance: Sally Garrett 303-387-9604

Technology Support: Kristina Blomquist 303-387-9745 ~ kblomquist @dcsdk12.org

Monday - Thursday: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday: By phone, email, or appointment.

If you need assistance, please call 303-387-9600